GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOTV) From festivals to fireworks, reptiles to Renaissance, there’s a lot to do in West Michigan this weekend. Check out Maranda’s top picks in this week’s Five Star Family Fun Update. To have a complete list emailed to you each week, click here.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOTV) It’s a big weekend in West Michigan, as annual favorites like the Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival and the Meijer LPGA Classic return! Gather the family and check out Maranda’s top picks for this weekend in the Five Star Family Fun Update. To have a complete list emailed to you each week, click here.

Meijer LPGA 5K Run & Walk, Rockford High School
July 25, 8 a.m.
5K run and walk includes post-race breakfast and complimentary access to the Meijer LPGA Classic at Blythefield Country Club. Rates are $150 for a team, $25 for adults, and $15 for runners age 17 and under.

Princess Day, Fifth Third Ballpark
July 26, 1 p.m.
Enjoy princess visits and princess-themed games! First 1,000 kids eat free! Get autographs and play catch on the field before the game. Run the bases after the game. Enjoy face painters and balloon twisters.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOTV) This weekend is a great time to get out and see everything West Michigan has to offer for families. Check out Maranda’s top picks for this weekend in the Five Star Family Fun Update. To have a complete list emailed to you each week, click here.

The Enchanted Garden, Leila Arboretum, Battle Creek
July 18, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Dress up to enter the Enchanted Children’s Garden for a day full of gnomes, fairies, and garden Magic! Special visit from the Shari Rarick School of Dance. $2 donation/person requested.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOTV) Summertime is full of fun events in West Michigan! Check out Maranda’s top picks for this weekend in the Five Star Family Fun Update. To have a complete list emailed to you each week, click here.

Bring Your Dog Day, West Michigan Whitecaps, Fifth Third Ballpark
July 12, 1 p.m.
Bring your dog to the ballpark! Dog wash in front of the ballpark from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to benefit Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids. First 1,000 kids eat free. Get autographs and play catch on the field before the game, along with other fun activities. Kids can run bases after the game.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOTV) Gather the kids and let them learn, explore, and have fun at different events across West Michigan. Check out Maranda’s top picks in this week’s Five Star Family Fun Update! To have a complete list emailed to you each week, click here.

St. Patrick Summerfest, Portland
June 27 – 28
Kids’ games, inflatables, 3-on-3 basketball, 5K/Kids’ 1 mile race, volleyball tournament, youth baseball tournament, food, and entertainment including Shelby Ann Marie Miller from American Idol. 25% of all proceeds will be donated to PAMA, which will benefit the four Portland churches damaged in the tornado.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOTV) It’s all about Dad this weekend. Have an extra special Father’s Day by heading out for fun as a family! Check out Maranda’s top picks in this week’s Five Star Family Fun Update! To have a complete list emailed to you each week, click here.

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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOTV) From festivals to free fishing, there’s a lot going on this weekend for families in West Michigan! Check out Maranda’s top picks in this week’s Five Star Family Fun Update! To have a complete list emailed to you each week, click here.

DeVos Place 10th Anniversary Open House Celebration
Saturday, June 13, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Fun activities including Ferris wheel, carousel, live music and entertainment, giveaways, mascots, community organizations, and more! Free and open to the public. Free hot dog and Pepsi for first 10,000 people. Free parking beneath the convention center.

Free Fishing Weekend, throughout Michigan
June 13 – 14
All fishing license fees are waived for two days. Residents and out-of-state visitors can enjoy fishing on both inland and Great Lakes’ waters for all species of fish.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOTV) It’s the first weekend of summer vacation for many students, and what better way to kick off a great season than with an event the whole family can enjoy! Check out Maranda’s top picks in this week’s Five Star Family Fun Update! To have a complete list emailed to you each week, click here.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOTV) Summer is gearing up and there’s a lot going on around West Michigan. Check out Maranda’s super-sized edition of this week’s Five Star Family Fun Update! To have a complete list emailed to you each week, click here.

Kids Day, Coopersville Farm Museum
Saturday, May 30, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Activities, crafts, and critters! Activities designed for children 10 and under, but all ages are welcome! $3 per person. Children 3 and under and museum members are free.

Circus Pages, Kalamazoo County Expo Center
Sunday, May 31, 1 & 4 p.m.
See the splendor and glamour of international circus stars, exotic animals, and heart pounding daredevil action. Adults: $15, children 14 and under are free.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOTV) Honor the men and women who served in the United States military and celebrate family time this Memorial Day Weekend. Check out Maranda’s top picks in this week’s Five Star Family Fun Update. To have a complete list emailed to you each week, click here.

Open Farm Day, Country Lakes Alpacas, Lawton
Saturday, May 23, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Pet, feed, and learn about alpacas. Take pictures and see the new babies with their moms. Products to purchase from farm store. Free admission!

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOTV) This weekend is a great time to gather the family and set off on an adventure! From baseball to rollercoasters and a step back in time, check out Maranda’s top picks in this week’s Five Star Family Fun Update. To have a complete list emailed to you each week, click here.

West Michigan Whitecaps, Fifth Third Ballpark, Comstock Park
Friday, May 15 – Sunday, May 17
The Whitecaps are home against the Lansing Lugnuts all weekend! Games at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and at 1 p.m. on Sunday. Sunday is Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital Family Day. The first 1,000 kids eat free. Face painters and balloon twisters! Get autographs and play catch on the field before the game. Kids can run the bases immediately after the game.

The Discovery of King Tut, Grand Rapids Public Museum
Saturday, May 16, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Opening day! Exhibition explores the legendary tomb and its treasures as they were at the moment of their discovery. Tickets: $18 for adults, $17 for seniors, $13 for children 3-17, children 2 and under are free. Discounted admission for members. Tickets include general admission and free carousel ride.

Discover! Millennium Park, Walker
Saturday, May 16, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Walk the Hansen Nature Trail at Millennium Park. Family-friendly event is free! Park along Riverbend Street or take a free trolley to and from John Ball Zoo. Includes scavenger hunt for entry to win a free t-shirt.

Opening Day, Michigan’s Adventure, Muskegon
Wednesday, May 20
Michigan’s Adventure opens for the season on May 20. WildWater Adventure opens on May 23 and is included free with park admission. Buy tickets online in advance to avoid lines!

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOTV) There’s a lot going on for Mother’s Day weekend in West Michigan. So gather the family and head out for some quality time. Here are Maranda’s top picks in this week’s Five Star Family Fun Update. To have a complete list emailed to you each week, click here.

Touch-A-Truck, Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds
Saturday, May 9
Family-friendly event where kids can touch and learn about unique vehicles. Bounceland, kids activities, music, and food trucks. $10 per family or $4 per adult and $2 per child. Children 2 and under are free. Gates open at 10 a.m. for siren-free zone. General admission noon to 2 p.m.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOTV) This weekend is a great time to get the family together to explore one of West Michigan’s many museums and maybe check out a wild attraction or two. Here are Maranda’s top picks for this week’s Five Star Family Fun Update. To have a complete list emailed to you each week, click here.

Little GR, Grand Rapids Children’s Museum
Thursday, April 30, 5 – 8 p.m.
Celebrate the opening of the museum’s new exhibit, “Little GR.” Ribbon cutting at 5:30 p.m. Enjoy refreshments, make a little building for a little city, and be the first to play in the new exhibit. $1.75 per person.

Southwest Michigan Cultural Exchange, Kalamazoo area
May 1 – 31
The Air Zoo, Binder Park Zoo, Gilmore Car Museum, Kalamazoo Nature Center, and Kalamazoo Institute of Arts will offer free admission to each other’s members during the month of May.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOTV) This weekend is a great time to celebrate Earth Day and learn about our planet through activities and destinations that are fun for the whole family! Check out Maranda’s top picks in this week’s Five Star Family Fun Update. To have a complete list emailed to you each week, click here.

National Astronomy Day, Veen Observatory, Lowell Township
Saturday, April 25
The James C. Veen Observatory will be open to the public every second and last Saturday evening of the month starting April 25. Admission: $3 for adults, $2 for 17 and under, free for Grand Rapids Public Museum members.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOTV) Spring weather is finally here, and that means it’s time to gather the family and enjoy the great outdoors! When you’re ready to come in, a free movie is just the ticket! Check out Maranda’s picks for this weekend in the Five Star Family Fun Update. To have a complete list emailed to you each week, click here.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOTV) Make spring break go out with a bang with some fun events this weekend. Check out Maranda’s top picks in this week’s Five Star Family Fun Update. To have a complete list emailed to you each week, click here.

Muskegon Museum of Art
Saturday, April 11, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Free admission all day! Exhibitions include Belinda the Ballerina and Friends and Art of the Brick: large statues made out of LEGOS.

Holland Aquatic Center
Through Sunday, April 12
Special expanded hours for Spring Break. Splash Zone and open swim schedule online. Activities include Alpine Challenge, Giant Aqua Log, Double Trouble, and Zip Line. Single visit: $4.25 for Holland for residents or $5.50 for non-residents.

Birds of Prey – LIVE! Kellogg Bird Sanctuary, Augusta
Sunday, April 12, 1 – 2:30 p.m.
See a Red-tailed Hawk and Great Horned Owl up close! Learn about raptor characteristics that make them unique hunting and flying machines. $7 for adults, $6 for seniors or students with college ID.